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1,000 Games: An Awesome Accomplishment

By: Chris Lomon

Even after 1,000 games played, Martin St. Louis’ teammates know their captain is still at the top of his game

November 20, 2013

ADRIAN AUCOIN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AFTER 17 NHL SEASONS

By: NHLPA Media Release

Veteran defenceman of 1,108 games scored in his first career regular season game, playoff game & All-Star Game – each time on his first shot

November 19, 2013

CANADA’S MOST INFLUENTIAL SPORT, WELLNESS AND HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS OFFER UNPRECEDENTED HELP TO GET KIDS ‘ACTIVE AT SCHOOL’

By: Media Release

The NHLPA Joins Forces With More than 60 of Canada’s Leading Companies and Organizations To Help Get Kids Active At School

November 18, 2013

Hanzal. So Hot Right Now.

By: Chris Lomon

After not making the playoffs last season, Hanzal and the Coyotes are once again showing their teeth in the Western Conference

November 18, 2013

“NHL REVEALED: A SEASON LIKE NO OTHER” TO OFFER THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK EVER AT THE LEAGUE’S TOP STARS

By: NHL media release

Seven-Part Series on NBCSN and CBC Will Follow More Than Two Dozen Top Players Before, During & After Their Participation in the 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series™ Games, XXII Olympic Winter Games from Sochi, Russia, and Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™

November 18, 2013

Hodgson Not A Rattled Sabre

By: Chris Lomon

Cody Hodgson is staying positive in Buffalo through what has been a difficult season to date

November 15, 2013

A4A Not Just A Pet Project For Backes

By: Chris Lomon

David & Kelly Backes are taking their passion for animals to another level with the creation of Athletes For Animals

November 13, 2013

The Kids In The Hall

By: Catherine Faas, Ryan Parker

Chelios, Niedermayer and Shanahan honoured as part of the 2013 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction.

November 11, 2013

Lest We Forget

By: Chris Lomon

As we mark Remembrance/Veterans Day, NHLPA members show their respect & gratitude to the men & women who serve our nations

November 11, 2013

Top Player Tweets of the Week (November 1st – 8th)

By: Catherine Faas

From Chicago Blawkhawks players visiting Capitol Hill to Kyle Palmieri contemplating seasonal decorations, these are your Top Player Tweets of the Week.

November 8, 2013

Adam Pardy's Helmet Stolen After Crashing Through Glass

By: Catherine Faas

NHL Players are known to be generous with equipment donations, but it usually doesn’t happen in this fashion!

November 7, 2013

Let’s Go Buffalo!

By: Chris Lomon

Enroth and the Sabres have not had the start they wanted but the commitment to getting on-track remains

November 7, 2013

Player of the Week - Manny Malhotra

By: Ryan Parker

After battling through a devastating eye injury that nearly spelled the end of his professional career, Manny Malhotra returned to the NHL this past week and scored an incredible overtime winner for the Hurricanes in just his third game with the club. Manny's return to action and his play make him the Player of the Week!

November 6, 2013

It’s Movember!

By: Catherine Faas

It’s that time of year again, when moustaches are grown, awareness is spread, and money is raised to benefit men’s health initiatives. It’s Movember.

November 6, 2013

JASON ARNOTT RETIRES FROM NHL AFTER 18 SEASONS

By: NHLPA Media Release

…Stanley Cup-winning goal scorer played in 1,244 NHL Games

November 5, 2013

Chicago Blackhawk Players Honored By President Barack Obama At The White House

By: Catherine Faas

On Monday, November 4th Chicago Blackhawks players visit the White House for the second time in four years.

November 5, 2013

Brent Burns Shaves His Infamous Hair & Beard For A Good Cause

By: Catherine Faas

The San Jose Sharks defenseman shaved off his “mountain man” look this week for charity.

November 4, 2013

Top Player Tweets of the Week: Halloween Edition

By: Catherine Faas

In this edition of Top Player Tweets of the Week, the players and their families get dressed up for Halloween and prep for trick-or-treaters.

November 1, 2013

Dustin Brown Explains How To Combat #FOMOH In New Verizon Commercial

By: Catherine Faas

In this comical commercial for Verizon GameCenter, captain of the LA Kings, Dustin Brown, explains why you don’t have to experience #FOMOH (fear of missing out on hockey).

November 1, 2013

Bruins Support Champion Red Sox

By: Chris Lomon

Adam McQuaid & the Bruins were proud to honor the Red Sox after the team captured the World Series

November 1, 2013